Kentucky Boat Ramp Directory
Every Boat Ramp in Kentucky
553+ boat ramps across 8 lakes and waterways. Kentucky Lake, Lake Cumberland, Dale Hollow — world-class bass and crappie.
Kentucky offers 553+ public boat ramps across its waterways. From Kentucky Lake, Lake Cumberland, and Dale Hollow, the state provides excellent access for boaters, anglers, and kayakers. Popular catches include bass, crappie, and catfish. Learn how to launch safely.
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Featured: Cave Run Lake
9 named ramps
Kentucky Lakes
Kentucky Lake (KY)
15Murray, Benton, Gilbertsville
Lake Cumberland
15Somerset, Jamestown, Burnside
Cave Run Lake
14Morehead, Salt Lick, Frenchburg
Barren River Lake
11Glasgow, Scottsville, Austin
Green River Lake
9Campbellsville, Columbia, Greensburg
Dale Hollow Lake (KY)
7Albany, Burkesville, Celina (TN)
Nolin River Lake
5Leitchfield, Brownsville, Nolin
Lake Barkley
0Cadiz, Eddyville, Kuttawa
Browse by City
Pulaski County
18 ramps
Bath County
14 ramps
Cincinnati
13 ramps
Ohio County
12 ramps
Rowan County
12 ramps
Edmonson County
11 ramps
Laurel County
11 ramps
Lincoln County
11 ramps
Barren County
10 ramps
Grayson County
10 ramps
Calloway County
10 ramps
Wayne County
8 ramps
Trigg County
8 ramps
Taylor County
8 ramps
Garrard County
7 ramps
Hart County
7 ramps
All 553 Kentucky Boat Ramps
Rowan County
Augusta Street Boat RampNew Richmond
Bangor Boat RampRowan County
Bee Rock Boat RampLaurel County
Beech Fork ReservoirPowell County
Bent Road AccessPulaski County
Blackwater Boat RampMorgan County
Boat Ramp TwentysixMorgan County
Bryants Camp RampGarrard County
Buck Creek MarinaPulaski County
Buckeye Ridge RampGarrard County
Buffalo Boat RampBuffalo
Burkesville City RampBurkesville
Campers Boat RampClermont County
Canoe Kayak LaunchEdmonson County
Canoe LaunchClermont County
Cardome ParkGeorgetown
Cave Creek Boat RampPulaski County
Cave Run Lake TailwaterBath County
Cedar Creek Lake Fishing PierLincoln County
Clay City NorthPowell County
Clay City SouthClay City
Claylick Boat RampRowan County
Clear Creek Boat RampBath County
Clifton Road RampBoyle County
Coffey'S Cove MarinaBoyle County
College Hill Road RampMadison County
Cr-1171Harlan County
Craig Creek Boat RampLaurel County
Cummins Ferry RoadWoodford County
Additional Launch Sites
Tips for Boating in Kentucky
- ✓ Kentucky requires all motorized boats to be registered before launching at any public ramp.
- ✓ A fishing license is required for anyone 16+ fishing from a boat in Kentucky.
- ✓ Life jackets are required for all children under 13 on any watercraft in Kentucky.
- ✓ Most public ramps are first-come, first-served — arrive early on weekends and holidays.
- ✓ Practice good ramp etiquette: prep in the parking area, not on the ramp.
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Trailer Guide Poles
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The one piece of gear everyone forgets. Keep a spare in the truck.
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The #1 trailer failure point. Repack before every season with marine-grade grease.
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